Kan-Laon
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- This article is about the Visayan god. For the Philippine volcano, see Mount Kanlaon.
| Philippine mythology | |
|---|---|
| Title | Kan-Laon |
| Description | Supreme Ruler/Ruler of Time |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Visayas |
| Equivalent | Abba Bathala Gugurang Kabunian Kan-Laon Kaptan Lumawig |
Kan-Laon is the name of an ancient Visayan deity. During pre-Hispanic times, the deity was worshiped by the natives as their Supreme Ruler. Kan-Laon means "He Who Is Ruler Of Time".
Mt. Canlaon, situated on the island of Negros, is the highest mountain in the Visayas region. The mountain is said to be where Laon made his presence to the people. In ancient times, native priests (babaylan) would climb up the mountain and do rituals every good harvest season or when there was a special ceremony. They would also offer gifts as a sign of respect. Canlaon City now stands beside the mountain.
Kan-Laon has many counterparts all over the Philippine archipelago. Some of the more popular are Bathala of the Tagalogs, Gugurang of the Bicolanos, and Kabunian of the Ilokanos and Ifugaos.
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